Raymarine Evolution EV-2 Installation Instructions Manual

Also see for EVOLUTION ACU-100: Installation instructions Installation instructions Manual

2.1 Handbook informationThis handbook describes installation of the Evolution autopilotsystem.The handbook includes information to help you:• plan your autopilot system and ensure you have all thenecessary equipment,• install and connect the EV-2 as part of the autopilot system,• obtain support if required.This and other Raymarine product documentation is available todownload in PDF format from www.raymarine.com.Related productsThis document covers the following product:Part number Name DescriptionE70097 EV-2 Attitude HeadingReference Sensor(AHRS) — primaryheading sensor andcourse computer.Evolution handbooksThe following documentation is available for your product.Evolution documentationDescription Part numberEvolution autopilot system Installation instructionsPlan and install an autopilot system including an EV-1Attitude Heading Reference Sensor (AHRS) and anActuator Control Unit (ACU).87180Evolution DBW autopilot system InstallationinstructionsPlan and install a Drive-By-Wire (DBW) autopilot systemincluding an EV-2 Attitude Heading Reference Sensor(AHRS).87181p70 / p70R HandbooksDescription Part numberp70 / p70R Installation andcommissioning instructions87132p70 / p70R Quick reference guide 86142p70 / p70R User referencehandbook81331SeaTalkng handbooksDescription Part numberSeaTalkng reference manualPlanning and connection of systems based around theSeaTalkng network.81300SeaTalk – SeaTalkng converter handbookInstallation and connection of the SeaTalk - SeaTalkngconverter.87121Product overviewThe Evolution EV-2 is a primary heading sensor and coursecomputer, providing autopilot control for vessels fitted with aDrive-By-Wire (DBW) steering system.In conjunction with a separately supplied drive interface unitand a compatible autopilot control head, the EV-2 enables youto directly control the vessel’s steering system and providenavigation commands, such as navigating to pre-determinedtracks and waypoints for example.The Evolution system consists of the following components:D12760-14123Item Component Purpose1 SeaTalkng autopilotcontrol head.A graphical displayand interface enablingyou to issue navigationand other operationalcommands to theautopilot system.2 EV-2 autopilot withAttitude HeadingReference Sensor(AHRS).The primaryheading sensor andcourse computer,incorporating anattitude 9-axis sensor.This sensor alsoreplaces the fluxgatecompass typical inexisting autopilotsystems.3 Drive interface unitfor Volvo PentaEVC systems (assupplied separately byRaymarine).Houses the mainpower and driveelectronics for directconnection to a VolvoPenta Drive-By-Wiresystem.4 Third-party driveinterface unit forTeleflex Optimussystems (as suppliedseparately by Teleflex).Houses the mainpower and driveelectronics for directconnectiontoaTeleflexOptimus Drive-By-Wiresystem.Note: Your drive system will include either one of theseinterface units, NOT both.The Evolution system provides a number of features to ensureease of installation and minimal setup:• Flexible mounting options — The EV-2 unit can be mountedflat on a deck or alternatively on a bracket, for direct mountingto a mast, wall or other surface.Note: The arrow on the front of the unit must bein alignment with the vessel’s head (parallel to thelongitudinal axis of the vessel).• Simple connections — all Evolution system components areeasily and simply connected using SeaTalkng and DeviceNetconnections.• High accuracy — accurate course-keeping, to within +/- 2degrees, in all conditions.• Built-in heading and attitude sensor — no additionalfluxgate compass required.• Automatic setup — no calibration required. The RudderGain, Rudder Damping, Counter Rudder, and compass10 Evolution EV-2